When it Comes to Biofuels Novozymes Has the Know-How

(Novozymes A/S will be represented by Claus Frier, the Head of Sustainable Development for Novozymes, at the Integrated Reporting and Measuring Sustainability Conference. The conference, which is being hosted by Justmeans, is being held on March 25th in London.)

The continued development of the biofuel industry is critical due to its nature as a fossil fuel replacement and the variety of applications biofuels have in today's world. As companies strive to create the perfect biofuels for transportation and energy purposes, we come closer to realizing a future where our reliance on fossil fuels is at its end. One such company working towards a biofuel powered future is Novozymes A/S.

Novozymes, a biotechnology company based in Denmark, believes that biofuel based energy is crucial in developing renewable energy around the world. According to Novozymes, biofuels are the most realistic alternative to other types of fuel sources thanks to the fact that they are capable of reducing carbon emissions on a large scale while also contributing to the development of new jobs and ensuring economic growth alongside energy security. To back up their belief, the company has two major bioenergy projects that greatly contribute the development of biofuels.

Both biofuel enzyme products that Novozymes is currently working with are ethanol based formulas using different materials. The first is a cellulosic ethanol that is derived from corn cobs, wheat straw, woody biomass, and municipal waste. According to Novozymes, cellulosic ethanol has the potential to reduce carbon emissions compared to fossil fuels by nearly 90%. The other fuel based project the company is working on is starch based ethanol that is primarily derived from grain products.

With Novozymes continuing to work on a variety of energy solutions, it is guaranteed that the work they are doing is going to be a significant contribution to a future of renewable energy with lowered carbon emissions.

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